Disability-Specific Information
California Chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The purpose of the California Chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association is to support the mission of the National Association by advocating independence through listening and talking. Its membership…
California Department of Developmental Services: Disabilities and Autism
Webpage was recently updated with data on changes in autism spectrum disorder Regional Center caseload changes from 2008 to 2020
California Department of Education: Schools for the Deaf
The California Schools for the Deaf were established regionally in Riverside and Fremont. Each school provides a comprehensive residential and non-residential educational program composed of academic, non-academic and extracurricular activities.…
California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA)
The California Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the officially recognized professional association for California speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the national American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). It hosts a toll free consumer helpline…
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Learn the Signs Act Early
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a…
Center for Disease Control: Prevalence of Autism in California
Second report highlights disruptions in early autism detection at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Center for Disease Control: What is Autism?
This web page describes the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder as well as the diagnosis, treatment and services need. It also provides links to additional resources.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Autism
New Data on AutismThe incidence of autism in 2018 is 1 in 59. Autism Signs and Symptons Links to Autism Resources Learn the Signs Act Early Autism Case Training (ACT)…
Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Hearing Loss
Impairments in hearing can happen in either frequency or intensity, or both. Hearing loss severity is based on how well a person can hear the frequencies or intensities most often…
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, Brooke Garber Neidich, and Debra G. Perelman, our organization is…
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
With more than 20,000 members and 200 affiliates nationwide, CHADD is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education and support,…
Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD)
CPAD Is a non-profit organization dedicated to help individuals with special needs and their families (e.g. Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy… etc). All the parent members are volunteers, and strive…